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nomination

 

[ ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

award

The act of officially suggesting someone for a position or office, especially as a candidate for an election or as a recipient of an award.

Synonyms

appointment, recommendation, selection

Examples of usage

  • She received a nomination for Best Actress at the Oscars.
  • His nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize was well-deserved.
Context #2 | Noun

political

The action of nominating or being nominated for a political position, especially in an election.

Synonyms

candidacy, designation, naming

Examples of usage

  • The party announced his nomination as their candidate for mayor.
  • The nomination process for the presidential election was intense.

Translations

Translations of the word "nomination" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nomeação

🇮🇳 नामांकन

🇩🇪 Nominierung

🇮🇩 nominasi

🇺🇦 номінація

🇵🇱 nominacja

🇯🇵 指名 (しめい)

🇫🇷 nomination

🇪🇸 nominación

🇹🇷 adaylık

🇰🇷 지명 (지명)

🇸🇦 ترشيح

🇨🇿 nominace

🇸🇰 nominácia

🇨🇳 提名 (tímíng)

🇸🇮 nominacija

🇮🇸 tilnefning

🇰🇿 номинация

🇬🇪 წარდგენა

🇦🇿 namizədlik

🇲🇽 nominación

Etymology

The word 'nomination' originated from the Latin word 'nominatio', which means 'the act of naming'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. Initially used in the context of appointing someone for a position or office, it later expanded to include award nominations and political candidacy. The concept of nomination plays a crucial role in various fields, recognizing achievements and suggesting individuals for roles of importance.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,142 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.